A water molecule consists of three atoms; an oxygen atom and two hydrogen atoms, which are bond together like little magnets. The atoms consist of matter that has a nucleus in the centre. The difference between atoms is expressed by atomic numbers. ... There are also uncharged particles in the nucleus, called neutrons.
Matter that has only one kind of atom is called an element. Gold, copper, oxygen, and mercury are examples of elements. Most matter is made up of two or more different kinds of atoms that are chemically combined. This kind of matter is called a compound.